State v. Thomas Maddex

The State appeals an order which essentially denied restitution to the victim. The State argues, and we agree, that the trial court erred in reaching its conclusion that it had no jurisdiction over the defendant. We therefore reverse.

The State charged the defendant with burglary of an unoccupied conveyance. Pursuant to the plea agreement, the defendant pled no contest, and the trial court withheld adjudication, placed the defendant on probation for eighteen months, ordered restitution, and reserved jurisdiction to determine the amount. The order also provided that “Probation shall…